Which countries require a cookie consent banner?
A region-by-region breakdown by law: where regulation requires a real consent banner, and where there's no clear mandate yet.
European Union & EEA
| Country | Law | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | TDDDG (ex-TTDSG) + RGPD | Mandatory |
| Austria | RGPD | Mandatory |
| Belgium | RGPD | Mandatory |
| Denmark | RGPD | Mandatory |
| Spain | RGPD + AEPD | Mandatory |
| France | RGPD + CNIL | Mandatory |
| Ireland | RGPD | Mandatory |
| Italy | RGPD | Mandatory |
| Norway | RGPD (EEE) | Mandatory |
| Netherlands | RGPD | Mandatory |
| Poland | RGPD | Mandatory |
| Portugal | RGPD + CNPD | Mandatory |
| Sweden | RGPD | Mandatory |
| Rest of the EU/EEA | RGPD | Mandatory |
Rest of Europe
| Country | Law | Status |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | UK GDPR + PECR | Mandatory |
| Switzerland | nDSG | Mandatory |
| Turkey | KVKK | Mandatory |
North America
| Country | Law | Status |
|---|---|---|
| US — California + 11 other states | CCPA/CPRA + GPC | Mandatory |
| US — Global Privacy Control signal | GPC (12 estados) | Mandatory |
| Canada | PIPEDA + Ley 25 Quebec | Mandatory |
Latin America
Asia-Pacific
| Country | Law | Status |
|---|---|---|
| India | DPDP Act 2023 | Mandatory |
| South Korea | PIPA | Mandatory |
| Thailand | PDPA | Mandatory |
| Brazil | LGPD | Mandatory |
| Australia, Japan, Singapore, New Zealand | Sin mandato claro de banner | No clear mandate |
Middle East & Africa
| Country | Law | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | Ley de Privacidad + Enmienda 13 | Mandatory |
| Nigeria | NDPA + GAID 2025 | Mandatory |
| South Africa | POPIA | Mandatory |
| UAE, Saudi Arabia | Sin mandato claro de banner | No clear mandate |
This page is informational and not legal advice. The exact scope of each law (thresholds, exemptions) should be assessed by a professional in each jurisdiction.
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